A clear calm morning. Two lundsångare/greenish warblers were heard singing during the morning (before 10am) one at Våta vägen and one north of Saltmar. Two smålom/red-throated diver were in the north harbour and throughout the day gluttsnäppa/green sandpiper and rödbena/redshank have been seen migrating south.

At the beaver pool during the afternoon the first kejsartrollslända/Emperor dragonflies for this year at Landsort were flying and the first Slåttergräsfjäril/meadow brown butterfly, which is also the first for this year at Landsort, was on the playing field.

Wind: Westerly
Strength 6 – 6.6 m/s
Temperature: 18
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-2/8
Precipitation: None

13 birds ringed: Större hackspett/great spotted woodpecker 1, rörsångare/reed warbler 1, lövsångare/willow warbler 1, talgoxe/great tit 3, nötväcka/nuthatch 1, pilfink/tree sparrow 4, bofink/chaffinch 1, grönfink/greenfinch 1.

A windy and heavy overcast start to the day brightening up after 8am. The trastsångare/great reed warbler was singing in the north of Bremar at dawn, storspov/curlew and småspov/whimbrel were migrating south along the coast on both the east and the west during morning, there were more heard moving through than were seen due to my poor vantage point for observation.

Wind: Westerly
Strength 4.4 – 8.8 m/s
Temperature: 16
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 8-4/8
Precipitation: None

11 birds ringed: Törnsångare/whitethroat 1, grå flugsnappare/spotted flycatcher 1, talgoxe/great tit 2, trädkrypare/treecreeper 1, pilfink/tree sparrow 5, stenknäck/hawfinch 1.

A pleasant morning with light breeze and clear sky. The first fledgling törnsångare/whitethroat for Landsort this year was ringed and two Kustlabb/Arctic skua flew north mid afternoon. Fyrfläckad trollslända/Four-spotted chasers were active on the pond and gammafly/silver Y were feeding on the flowers along the road throughout the island.

Wind: Northwest
Strength 6 – 8 m/s
Temperature: 16
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-2/8
Precipitation: None

15 birds ringed: törnsångare/whitethroat 1, trädgårdssångare/garden warbler 1, svarthätta/blackcap 1, blåmes/blue tit 1, talgoxe/great tit 5, trädkrypare/treecreeper 1, pilfink/tree sparrow 5

18 birds were ringed this morning but
increasing wind meant we had to shut several nets early. A Wood Sandpiper (Grönbena) was
on Bredmar pool this afternoon.

Wind: Northwesterly
Strength 6-13 m/s
Temperature: 16-22
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-2/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Great Spotted Woodpecker /
Större Hackspett: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 11

Nuthatch / Nötväcka: 1

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 2

Scarlet Rosefinch / Rosenfink:
2

Total: 18

A window
between rainy periods this morning meant the nets were opened between about
05:45 and 08:30, two birds were ringed during that period. Sporadic rain showers
continued into the evening. A Grey Plover (Kustpipare) flew over.

Wind: Northeasterly
Strength 2-8 m/s
Temperature: 15-20
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: Persistant rain
during early morning and further showers throughout the day

Ringing day totals:

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 1

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 1

Total: 2

14 birds were
ringed this morning including the first Jackdaw (Kaja) of the year (the 11th ringed on Landsort), and the
second House Martin (Hussvala).

Wind: Southeasterly to easterly
Strength 3-6 m/s
Temperature: 15-18
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 5-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

House Martin / Hussvala: 1

Wheatear / Stenskvätta: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 1

Thrush Nightingale / Näktergal:
1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 2

Jackdaw / Kaja: 1

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 5

Chaffinch / Bofink: 2

Scarlet Rosefinch / Rosenfink:
1

Total: 14

14 birds were
ringed today, one representative of each species! Three Goat Moths (Större
Träfjäril) were on the net poles first thing in the morning and 12 Northern
Brown Argus (Midsommarblåvinge) were at Saltmar this afternoon.

Wind: Northwesterly to southeasterly
Strength 3-7 m/s
Temperature: 15-22
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Barn Swallow / Ladusvala: 1

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Thrush Nightingale / Näktergal:
1

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Garden Warbler /
Trädgårdssångare: 1

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå Flugsnappare: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Treecreeper / Trädkrypare: 1

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Scarlet Rosefinch / Rosenfink:
1

Yellowhammer / Gulsparv: 1

Total: 14

The surprise of the day was a Privet Hawkmoth (Ligustersvärmare) on one of the net
poles when we opened the nets first thing, which we moved to a spot where it
wouldn’t be disturbed. There are very few records of this gorgeous moth for the
island. 16 birds were ringed, including a
brood of four Great Tits (Talgoxe) from a nestbox.

Wind: Southely/ westerly
Strength 4-8 m/s
Temperature: 14-20
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-1/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 2

Common Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 2

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 2

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 5

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 2

Scarlet Rosefinch / Rosenfink:
1

Total: 16

Strong winds
this morning meant we weren’t able to open any nets and the wind continued all
day, dropping off a little in the
afternoon.

Wind: Southely/ southeasterly
Strength 9-16 m/s
Temperature: 13-21
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-1/8
Precipitation: None

Five birds
were ringed today, as well as the first ‘red’ Rosefinch (Rosenfink) of the year – an adult
male ringed in 2017. The Great Reed Warbler (Trastsångare) was still singing at
Bredmar.

Wind: Westerly / southwesterly
Strength 5-9 m/s
Temperature: 15-22
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-4/8
Precipitation: None, although
there was a very intense thunderstorm last night.

Ringing day totals:

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 1

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 1

Scarlet Rosefinch / Rosenfink: 2

Total: 5

Six birds
were ringed today with a return to settled and warm weather. The Great Reed
Warbler (Trastsångare) that was first caught two weeks ago and has been singing
from the reedbed at Bredmar every day since was recaptured again today, having
gained a significant amount of fat since the initial capture. Of note
insect-wise, thousands of Silver Y (Gammafly) have arrived on the island
in the last couple of days, whilst the number of Painted Ladies (Tistelfjäril)
has dropped off.

Wind: Southeasterly
Strength 3-7 m/s
Temperature: 15-23
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 2-7/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Common
Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Nuthatch /
Nötväcka: 1

Treecreeper /
Trädkrypare: 2

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Total: 6

Three birds
were ringed this morning before the nets were closed due to rain from about
07:30.

Wind: Southwesterly
Strength 3-11 m/s
Temperature: 14-20
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-7/8
Precipitation: Showers from
07:30 throughout the morning

Ringing day totals:

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Total: 3

17 birds were
ringed this morning including the first Song Thrush (Taltrast) since late May, a female Greenish
Warbler (Lundsångare) with a developing brood patch was also caught, suggesting they are
breeding again this year!

Wind: Westerly/ southwesterly
Strength 8-10 m/s
Temperature: 14-23
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 1

Thrush Nightingale / Näktergal: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 3

Common Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 2

Greenish Warbler / Lundsångare: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 5

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 2

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Total: 17

14 birds were
ringed at Bredmar this morning, including the first House Martin (Hussvala) of
the year. An additional 34 Great Tit (Talgoxe) chicks were ringed in nest boxes
throughout the island. The first White Wagtail (Sädesärla) fledgling was seen
at the obs, the Great Reed Warbler (Trastsångare) was still singing at Bredmar
and both Greenish Warbler (Lundsångare) and Grasshopper Warbler
(Gräshoppsångare) were also heard singing.

Wind: Westerly/ southwesterly
Strength 7-13 m/s
Temperature: 14-23
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-7/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Barn Swallow / Ladusvala: 2

House Martin / Hussvala: 1

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 2

Common Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 36

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 3

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 2

Total: 48

21 birds were
ringed today, including the first two fledgling Nuthatch (Nötväcka) of the
season, we also caught the first Wryneck (Göktyta) and Red-breasted Flycatcher
(Mindre flugsnappare) for several weeks. The Swifts (Tornseglare) are now more or
less a permanent presence at the obs and they seem to be well settled into the nest
boxes.

Wind: Southely/ southeasterly
Strength 2-5 m/s
Temperature: 13-24
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-5/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wryneck / Göktyta: 1

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 2

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 3

Common Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Red-breasted Flycatcher / Mindre
flugsnappare: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 4

Nuthatch / Nötväcka: 2

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 2

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 2

Yellowhammer / Gulsparv: 1

Total: 21

Another warm,
sunny day. The highlight was a stunning Bee-eater (Biätare) that was first seen flying
south over the obs at about 09:30, quite a surprise to see it emerge from a
wheeling mob of Swifts (Tornseglare), and fly low over the obs! The bird was
seen again flying back and forth around the obs, before finally disappearing to
the north about 10 minutes later, it was then heard briefly at Norrhamn by a
visiting birder. A Lapwing (Tofsvipa) also flew south over the obs this morning
and the Great Reed Warbler (Trastsångare) is still present and singing from the
northern end of the reedbed at Bredmar, often audible from the observatory!

Wind: Westerly moving round to south later
Strength 2-6 m/s
Temperature: 14-23
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wheatear / Stenskvätta: 2

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 1

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Scarlet Rosefinch / Rosenfink: 1

Total: 7

A return to
calm conditions today and we were able to open all nets. 25 birds were ringed
in total of 18 species, including the first Great Spotted Woodpecker (Större hackspett)
of the year and the second Woodpigeon (Ringduva), many of the birds caught were
recently fledged young. In the sunny conditions this afternoon many butterflies
and dragonflies were on the wing, most notably huge numbers of Painted Lady (Tistelfjäril), which
are particularly numerous this year.

Wind: Westerly
Strength 2-8 m/s
Temperature: 12-23
Visibility: Moderate to good
Cloud cover: 0-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Woodpigeon /
Ringduva: 1

Great Spotted
Woodpecker / Större hackspett: 1

Barn Swallow
/ Ladusvala: 1

White Wagtail
/ Sädesärla: 1

Wheatear / Stenskvätta: 1

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 1

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 2

Common Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 2

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 1

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare:
1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 2

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 2

Chaffinch / Bofink: 2

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 2

Linnet / Hämpling: 2

Total: 25

Windy
conditions continued through the night and prevented us opening any nets this
morning, the wind dropped off throughout the course of the day and by afternoon
it was very still. Another few nestboxes were checked in the middle of the
island with a couple of newly hatched Great Tit (Talgoxe) broods found. Two
Woodcock (Morkulla) were flushed from the forest floor.

Wind: Southeasterly
Strength 3-18 m/s
Temperature: 12-15
Visibility: Moderate
Cloud cover: 7-8/8
Precipitation: Rain showers
throughout morning

The nets were
opened this morning but the wind soon picked up and all nets had to be closed
by around 6am. A good chunk of the nest boxes in the middle of the island were
checked and 29 Great Tit (Talgoxe) chicks were ringed from them. Two Wood Warblers
(Grönsångare) were seen with one heard singing and a Woodcock (Morkulla) was
flushed from the forest floor.

Wind: Northeasterly
Strength 10-22 m/s
Temperature: 12-14
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: Short rain
shower late morning

Ringing day
totals:

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 29

Total: 29

A calm and overcast start to the morning becoming breezier by mid-morning, raining from 11am through the afternoon. Trastsångare/great reed warbler could be heard singing in Bredmar, a Nattskärra/nightjar was to the south of the Observatory, a Sparvhök/sparrowhawk went south on the west coast escorted by a small flock of Sädesärla/white wagtail, encouraging him to continue south.

Two at the Observatory tonight, Matt and Espen.

Wind: East to northeasterly
Strength: 3,8 – 4.1 m/s at 4 am then 11.2 – 12.3 m/s by midday.
Temperature: 13-14°C
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 8/8
Percipitation: Rain from 11am

10 birds ringed: Ladusvala/barn swallow 2, Härmsångare/icterine warbler 2, Törnsångare/whitethroat 1, Lövsångare/willow warbler 1, Pilfink/tree sparrow 1, Hämpling/Linnet 1, Gulsparv/yellowhammer 1. Two Talgoxe/great tit in nestbox were also ringed.

Quite a breezy start to the day on an clear and warm morning. Trastsångare/great reed warbler was singing in the north of Bredmar, a male and female Törnskata/red-backed shrike were hunting around the Observatory and the first Tidig
mosaikslända/hairy dragonfly was noted for this year. Although frogs were not recorded during the spring this year there were a large quantity of tadpoles rising to the surface in the pond this morning, the frogs were definitely here!

One at the Observatory tonight, Matt

Wind: Southwesterly
Strength: 6,6 – 10,1 m/s
Temperature: 9 – 11°C
Visibility: Moderate
Cloud cover: 2/8
Percipitation: None

2 birds ringed: Kärrsångare/marsh warbler 1, lövsångare/willow warbler 1. 7 Talgoxe/great tit in nestboxes were also ringed.

Nine birds were
ringed today including another Barred Warbler (Höksångare) and five Reed
Warblers (Rörsångare). The Great Reed Warbler (Trastsångare) was still singing from the reedbed at Bredmar.

Wind: Southwesterly
Strength 7-12 m/s
Temperature: 14-20
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-6/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day
totals:

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 5

Barred Warbler / Höksångare: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 2

Total: 9

14 birds were
ringed today including the first Barred Warbler (Höksångare) of the season. The
Great Reed Warbler (Trastsångare) was still singing and a couple of small groups
of Common Crossbill (Mindre korsnäbb) went over
this morning. A Grasshopper Warbler (Gräshoppsångare) was heard briefly at
Norrhamn this morning.

Wind: Southerly
Strength 4-8 m/s
Temperature: 11-23
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day
totals:

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 2

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare:
1

Barred Warbler / Höksångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat /
Ärtsångare: 1

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 2

Red-backed Shrike / Törnskata: 2

Chaffinch / Bofink: 2

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Total: 14

A warm warm
day today! The Great Reed Warbler (Trastsångare) was still singing from
the reedbed and Bredmar, a River Warbler (Flodsångare, the 1st since
2014) was heard in the morning along the road by Saltmar and heard again this
evening, and two Nightjars were recorded at different locations. 16 birds were
ringed.

Wind: Easterly
Strength 1-6 m/s
Temperature: 11-23
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-7/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day
totals:

Thrush Nightingale / Näktergal: 1

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 2

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare:
1

Lesser Whitethroat /
Ärtsångare: 2

Common Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 3

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 2

Linnet: 1

Total: 16

It was another warm and sunny day and the whole island is buzzing with insect life! 21 birds were
ringed this morning including a Great Reed Warbler (Trastsångare), only the fourth ever
ringed at the station, an impressive bird in all respects. It was later
heard singing from the northern end of the reedbed at Bredmar. The Sardinian
Warbler (Sammetshätta) was not seen
conclusively today, despite a number of birders making the trip over on the
boat to look for it. A Nightjar (Nattskärra) was seen near Saltmar.

Wind: Easterly
Strength 3-9 m/s
Temperature: 11-21
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-2/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day
totals:

White Wagtail / Sädersärla: 2

Thrush Nightingale / Näktergal: 1

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Great Reed Warbler /
Trastsångare: 1

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare:
3

Lesser Whitethroat /
Ärtsångare: 3

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 2

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 2

Starling / Stare: 5

Yellowhammer / Gulsparv: 1

Total: 21

27 birds were
ringed this morning including the first Greenish Warbler (Lundsångare) of the month and the
seventh of the year, the most numerous species being Icterine Warbler (Härmsångare) with seven ringed.
Notably the Sardinian Warbler (Sammetshätta) ringed on 1st was also recaptured,
after keeping a low profile for the past three days. Additionally, three Great
Tit (Talgoxe) chicks were ringed in a nestbox.

Wind: Easterly
Strength 3-6 m/s
Temperature: 9-21
Visibility: Moderate to good
Cloud cover: 3-7/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day
totals:

Thrush Nightingale / Näktergal: 1

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 3

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare:
7

Lesser Whitethroat /
Ärtsångare: 1

Common Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 6

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 1

Greenish Warbler / Lundsångare:
1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 4

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 3

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Total: 30

On and off
rain this morning prevented any nets being opened today.
A Marsh Warbler (Kärrsångare) was singing at Södra Udden along with two at
Saltmar, and an Arctic Skua (Kustlabb) flew north. Other exciting news is that the Lesser Whitethroat (Ärtsångare) we retrapped last month sets a new longevity record for the species Europe (and very possibly the world), with a calculated lifespan of eight years and 11 months, 12m longer than the previous oldest known bird from the UK.

Wind: Southwesterly to southerly
Strength 3-11 m/s
Temperature: 9-18
Visibility: Moderate to good
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: Showers all
morning and into early afternoon

Seven birds
were ringed today, including two Marsh Warblers (Kärrsångare). The weather was changeable throughout the day with a series of thundery storms in the afternoon.

Wind: Southeasterly
Strength: 5-12 m/s
Temperature: 9-18
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 5-8/8
Precipitation: Series of
thundery showers during the afternoon

Ringing day totals:

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 2

Lesser
Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 2

Chaffinch /
Bofink: 1

Greenfinch /
Grönfink: 1

Scarlet
Rosefinch / Rosenfink: 1

Total: 7

17 birds were
ringed in fine conditions today, including the second Marsh Warbler (Kärrsångare) of the year.

Wind: Southwesterly
Strength: 2-8 m/s
Temperature: 9-15
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

White Wagtail
/ Sädersärla: 1

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 1

Lesser
Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 3

Common
Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 2

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 2

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 1

Pied
Flycatcher / Svartvit flugsnappare: 3

Greenfinch /
Grönfink: 1

Siskin /
Grönsiska: 1

Scarlet
Rosefinch / Rosenfink: 1

Total: 17

The month started on a real high with a stunning male Sardinian
Warbler (Sammetshätta) ringed at Bredmar
mid-morning, the first record for Landsort and only the 10th for
Sweden. We also recaptured our oldest Lesser Whitethroat (Ärtsångare) on record which was
ringed eight years ago – good to see it is still going strong! Migration has
dropped off since the big rush around 19th May, and since then we
have mainly been recording the later migrants as well as increasing numbers of
local breeding birds.

Wind: Southwesterly
Strength: 5-12 m/s
Temperature: 9-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: Brief shower mid-afternoon

Ringing day totals:

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 1

Sardinian Warbler / Sammetshätta: 1

Lesser
Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 4

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 1

Blackcap /
Svarthätta: 2

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 2

Pied
Flycatcher / Svartvit flugsnappare: 1

Scarlet
Rosefinch / Rosenfink: 1

Total: 13